Lead Engineer, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Toronto, ON)

### **Job Description****JOB TITLE: Lead Engineer, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Mississauga, ON)****LOCATION: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)****Linxon** supports urban growth, industrial expansion, and community development by designing and building essential elements of the power transmission grid. We deliver full engineering, procurement, management, and construction solutions for large and complex AC substations—including expansions and electrification projects—across five core market segments.We believe in the value of every client’s investment and take pride in tackling challenging, high‑risk projects. With deep expertise and continuous development, our teams operate with the precision, resilience, and mission‑focus needed to deliver crucial infrastructure—often described as the **“special forces”** of our industry.)This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is a new position at **Linxon**.As a **Lead Engineer,** you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. You are entrusted with leading, coordinating, and executing all engineering aspects across **Linxon’s** diverse and high‑impact projects—including Air‑Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Rail and Infrastructure programs, Data Centers, and both offshore and onshore Wind developments.In this role, you serve as the technical anchor for the project team—driving safety, cost efficiency, quality, and reliability at every stage. You provide strong technical leadership across all engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless integration and alignment from concept through execution.* Lead all in‑house and outsourced engineering work from proposal through construction, ensuring every project meets contract expectations and technical excellence.* Manage the engineering budget, driving smart cost‑control decisions that keep projects financially strong.* Keep engineering schedules on track with a focus on on‑time delivery, high‑quality outputs, and disciplined project costs.* Define the project’s technical direction by developing design criteria and maintaining an accurate deliverables list.* Introduce innovative, cost‑effective engineering solutions that elevate performance and reduce complexity.* Strengthen vendor selection and subcontract negotiations with expert technical insight.* Ensure all designs meet safety requirements and industry standards.* Review internal and external design packages for accuracy, constructability, and cost efficiency.* Verify vendor compliance and witness factory acceptance tests to ensure equipment quality.* Support the Project Manager with scope control, procurement, scheduling, and change management.* Uphold quality and document‑control processes to maintain clarity and traceability.* Lead customer technical discussions, manage engineering approvals, and resolve design‑related questions.* Address site queries and NCRs quickly to keep construction moving safely and efficiently.* You bring 8+ years of engineering or project management experience, ideally within an EPC environment, giving you the practical insight and leadership skills needed to drive complex energy‑infrastructure projects forward.* You hold a BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), providing the technical foundation to make informed decisions, solve complex challenges, and lead with confidence in a highly technical setting.* Take clear ownership of engineering budgets and decisions.* Consistently uphold contract requirements, quality, and safety.* Bring strong technical judgment and a collaborative mindset.* Help teams deliver reliable results that support a sustainable energy future.The compensation range for this position is between CAD $109,900 and CAD $146,500.**Rewards & Benefits at Linxon**At **Linxon**, we’re committed to supporting your success and wellbeing at every stage of your life and career. When you join our team in Ontario, you’ll have access to a range of rewards and benefits designed to help you thrive—professionally, personally, and financially.**Flexible Benefits Supporting Your Life**You’ll enjoy a comprehensive suite of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your individual needs, including health and wellness coverage, financial protection plans, and lifestyle‑support options—reflecting the standards and expectations of employees across Ontario.**Learning, Training & Professional Growth**At **Linxon**, continuous learning is part of our culture. You’ll have access to diverse opportunities for technical training, leadership development, and career advancement to expand your skills in the power infrastructure and engineering sector.**Hybrid Flexibility & Time‑Off Policies**We understand the importance of work–life balance. Our hybrid working model, combined with generous paid time off and leave programs compliant with Ontario employment legislation, helps you build a rewarding career while maintaining the personal time you value.**Linxon** is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member and candidate feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities and are committed to providing inclusive candidate experience. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us, and we will be happy to support you.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and where applicable, must possess a valid work permit or other required documentation.**Linxon** is committed to protecting your privacy. **Linxon** takes the security and confidentiality of your personal information seriously. To understand how we collect, use, store, and disclose your Personal Data during the recruitment process, please review our Privacy Notice available on our Careers site.By submitting your personal information to **Linxon**, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted our Privacy Notice.**Linxon** is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human‑rights legislation, accommodation will be provided upon request throughout all stages of recruitment and hiring.Candidates selected for an interview or offered employment will receive information about **Linxon’s** accommodation policies, and full details will be provided during the onboarding process.We are proud to announce that **Linxon** has been certified as a **Great Place to Work** reflecting our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and teamwork.**#Linxon**### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.* #J-18808-Ljbffr